as in nonchalant
not feeling that someone or something is very good or special
He was unimpressed with their fancy house.
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Recent Examples of unimpressed
But one California Democrat was unimpressed.
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Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
As East Asian animation — from Japanese anime to South Korean hanguk aeni and Chinese donghua — exploded into a global pop-culture force, the Academy has remained largely unimpressed.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
One of the state's most experienced former lawmakers seeks to return to the Arkansas House, but faces opposition from a first-time candidate unimpressed by the record the veteran left behind.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Jan. 2026
And even those who liked the finale (like me) were left unimpressed by the answers.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
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Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
As East Asian animation — from Japanese anime to South Korean hanguk aeni and Chinese donghua — exploded into a global pop-culture force, the Academy has remained largely unimpressed.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
One of the state's most experienced former lawmakers seeks to return to the Arkansas House, but faces opposition from a first-time candidate unimpressed by the record the veteran left behind.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Jan. 2026
And even those who liked the finale (like me) were left unimpressed by the answers.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unimpressed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unimpressed
Adjective
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Others noticed how well Perry and Harris, who play the nonchalant grandfather and seemingly sheltered grandson, bonded on-screen, noting that their chemistry is evident and makes the movie funnier.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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As part of his new collection for the brand, Arnold unveiled a new shape—a slightly sloping, almost smile-like pleat that’s simultaneously nonchalant and fully sophisticated.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Soon her two boys, Noah and Nico, found her – unsure about the commotion and clearly uninterested in the magnitude of the moment.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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His latest move from Los Angeles to Cleveland might have been his most pleasant divorce, which came partly because the Clippers were uninterested in guaranteeing his contract for next season.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Unimpressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unimpressed. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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